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# Cash Application Specialist

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Pivot Tables, Sage Accounting
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.houstonjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3474069581&tx=FP7168FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Prepare and analyze spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, including lookups and summary reporting, to support reconciliation and cash posting work. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in cash application, accounts receivable, or a closely related accounting support role.
 * Demonstrated success processing large volumes of payments across multiple forms, including checks, wires, and credit cards.
 * Experience reconciling customer payments and identifying issues that affect accurate application of cash.
 * Ability to interpret remittance advice and apply payments correctly based on supporting documentation.
 * Working knowledge of Sage Intacct in a finance or accounting environment.
 * Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
 * Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in a deadline-driven setting., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

* Apply a high volume of incoming payments received through checks, wire transfers, credit cards, and other payment methods with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
 * Review remittance documentation and determine how funds should be posted so customer accounts reflect the correct balances.
 * Reconcile financing and third-party funded transactions to confirm all activity is properly recorded in the accounts receivable system.
 * Investigate payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, and short-pay situations, then take appropriate steps to resolve outstanding issues.
 * Maintain detailed cash application records and support month-end account balancing activities related to receivables.
 * Use Sage Intacct to enter, track, and verify payment activity while keeping account information organized and current.